Upscale Sous Chef

Goodwin Recruiting; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k w/match

PTO and vacation

Health benefits

Tremendous growth potential

Great company culture

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a polished, high-volume Sous Chef for a Chicago-based restaurant group with a 30-year hospitality track record. You will oversee kitchen operations, ensure recipe adherence, and lead a talented team to deliver exceptional plates.

The ideal candidate has proven leadership in busy kitchens, expertise in food safety, and the ability to plan production, manage budgets, and partner on wine pairings and service standards, with strong growth potential and a great culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as a sous chef in a high-volume setting.
• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Solid knowledge of food safety and sanitation rules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all food prep, production, and presentation; ensure recipes are followed.
• Plan production schedules and manage execution.
• Hire, train, and develop kitchen staff; schedule postings.

Skills

High-volume kitchen leadership

Team management

Food safety & sanitation

Wine knowledge

Tools

Avero

GRG systems

Job description

An Iconic Chicago-based restaurant group is seeking a polished high-volume Sous Chef for one of its distinguished locations. We have been delivering exceptional experiences for our guests for over thirty years and have been a leader in the hospitality market, being known for great food and service. We have a variety of beautiful venues and have entered into a growth phase. If you are looking for a great opportunity where the guest and employee experience is paramount, we want to speak with you.

Sous Chef Responsibilities:

• Oversee all food preparation, production, and presentation; ensure that recipes are followed and preparation and presentation are adhered to consistently.
• Ensure production of all recipes, both prep and plate, are consistent and of superior quality
• Plan production schedules, implement, and manage execution.
• Understand and adhere to all GRG kitchen operation and management procedures..
• Communication of all opportunities, clearly and with necessary urgency, to senior management to secure assistance or guidance.
• Possess and maintain thorough knowledge of wines offered in restaurant and wine/food pairings.
• Represents restaurant and brand at outside functions as needed.
• Ensureall kitchen and food operations are in compliance with all legislated health and licensing guidelines; ensure adherence to all health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Implement and manage GRG systems Food purchasing/Declining Budget Labor Budget/Tracker.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports as required. Daily kitchen log/Avero log, budget trackers both labor and product cost.
• Hire, train, supervise, and develop kitchen staff.
• Ensure employee schedules are posted within GRG guidelines.
• Assess and identify team members with management potential.
• Assign duties and manage quality of work. Hold team members accountable for performance..
• Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively work to promote and recognize performance.
• Follow GRG progressive disciplinary procedure

Sous Chef Compensation:

• Highly competitive salary based on experience
• Attainable bonus potential
• 401k w/match
• PTO and vacation
• Health benefits
• Tremendous growth potential
• Great company culture

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Jamie Klüg